Oakland @ San Diego Picks & Props

The #3 field in the game for suppressing base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Petco Park. Built just 14 feet above sea level, Petco Park has one of the lowest altitudes in the league, which often leads to less offense. Batting from the same side that Joey Estes throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. meets a tough challenge in today's game. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s quickness has dropped off this season. His 29.27 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 28.68 ft/sec now.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zack Gelof in the 94th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Among all stadiums, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Despite posting a .249 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Zack Gelof has had bad variance on his side given the .056 deviation between that mark and his estimated true talent wOBA of .305. Zack Gelof's 11% Barrel% (an advanced standard to study power) ranks in the 79th percentile since the start of last season.

Petco Park ranks as the #27 field in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built just 14 feet above sea level, Petco Park has one of the lowest altitudes in the league, which often leads to less offense. Luis Arraez's 3.5% Barrel% (a reliable standard to assess power) is in the 10th percentile since the start of last season. Since the start of last season, the hardest ball Luis Arraez has hit reached a maximum exit velocity of 104 mph (a reliable standard to assess power), grading out in the 1st percentile.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Ha-seong Kim ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Ha-seong Kim hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 83rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams today, the 13th-strongest infield defense is that of the Oakland Athletics. Ha-seong Kim will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Abraham Toro is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Abraham Toro's quickness has improved this year. His 26.92 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 27.86 ft/sec now. By putting up a .433 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) utilizing Statcast data) since the start of last season, Abraham Toro is positioned in the 100th percentile for offensive ability. Abraham Toro has recorded a .341 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, checking in at the 100th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Among all stadiums, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Shea Langeliers's 13.1% Barrel% (an advanced standard to study power) is in the 88th percentile since the start of last season. Shea Langeliers's 95.6-mph exit velocity on flyballs (an advanced standard to assess power) is in the 93rd percentile since the start of last season.

This contest is predicted to have the 11th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Seth Brown will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease in today's game. Seth Brown hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39% — 92nd percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Seth Brown's true offensive ability to be a .312, indicating that he has been unlucky this year given the .063 deviation between that figure and his actual .249 wOBA. Since the start of last season, Seth Brown's 12.2% Barrel%, an advanced standard for measuring power, places him in the 83rd percentile among his peers.

Tyler Soderstrom is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Tyler Soderstrom will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease in today's matchup. Tyler Soderstrom hits many of his flyballs to center field (38% — 76th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. As it relates to his batting average, Tyler Soderstrom has been unlucky since the start of last season. His .170 figure falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .192.

This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Daz Cameron hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 80th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brent Rooker in the 89th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Brent Rooker is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Brent Rooker hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Since the start of last season, Brent Rooker's 15.5% Barrel%, a reliable standard for measuring power, places him in the 94th percentile among his peers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Andujar in the 86th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Miguel Andujar is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game. Among all stadiums, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Utilizing Statcast data, Miguel Andujar ranks in the 75th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average since the start of last season at .262.

Donovan Solano's BABIP ability is projected in the 94th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Donovan Solano hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 93rd percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams today, the 13th-strongest infield defense is that of the Oakland Athletics. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Donovan Solano will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Campusano in the 79th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Luis Campusano hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38% — 76th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Out of all the teams today, the 13th-strongest infield defense is that of the Oakland Athletics. Luis Campusano will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cronenworth in the 78th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Jake Cronenworth is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. Among all stadiums, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Batting from the opposite that Joey Estes throws from, Jake Cronenworth will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Manny Machado ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. Among all stadiums, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Out of all the teams today, the 13th-strongest infield defense is that of the Oakland Athletics.

J.J. Bleday is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. J.J. Bleday will hold the platoon advantage over Dylan Cease in today's matchup. J.J. Bleday hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 83rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. J.J. Bleday's footspeed has gotten better this season. His 27.15 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 27.77 ft/sec now.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 94th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Jackson Merrill will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Joey Estes today. Jackson Merrill hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (41% — 100th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams today, the 13th-strongest infield defense is that of the Oakland Athletics.

Jurickson Profar is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. This contest is predicted to have the 12th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Out of all the teams today, the 13th-strongest infield defense is that of the Oakland Athletics. Jurickson Profar will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats. Jurickson Profar's speed has increased this season. His 25.68 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 26.58 ft/sec now.

This contest is predicted to have the 11th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. David Peralta will have the handedness advantage over Joey Estes in today's matchup. David Peralta hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 83rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Out of all the teams today, the 14th-strongest infield defense is that of the Oakland Athletics. David Peralta will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.